Desk Clamp Camera Accessories

Just throwing together some designs to help me make content from my desk more easily.

When it comes to printing the actual bolt, printing it with the head on the bed so it's standing vertical, I had to scale the X and Y axis to 94% so that it would fit. Maybe your printer can handle tolerances better than mine. Printed the bolt with no supports.

From the original designer of the clamp base:

The clamp is made of 3 parts.

• clamp body: Print laying on the side, so the layers are in the same plane as the bending forces. I recommend at least 3 shells, better 4 for good strength of the part. Infill as you like. I would also recommend to use supports if you have problems with bridging or overhangs. • thread insert: Print laying flat, that way the surface of the threads is optimal. Use this part to adjust the fitting to screw and clamp body via horizontal expansion parameter • screw: Print with screw head on the buildplate

From the original designer of the phone holder:

A ball jointed printable tripod. This is a new version with the following updates:

• Now supports both landscape and portrait! • Legs are slightly longer for better stability • The tripod base is more streamlined with less sharp edges • Improved ball joint design

Info for remixers: The ball diameter is 22 mm in case you want to use parts of this design for other projects!

Instructions:

• Measure the width of your phone (or google for its specs), and select the closest size Phone Clamp. If you use a phone case or something, make sure to use the total width including the case. Note that using PETG, it will flex quite a bit, so if in doubt, go with a smaller size. • Print (at least) the Phone Clamp in PETG (or other material that's springy, and doesn't deform over time). This part must be printed with supports. Use some sandpaper to smooth out the support interface area on the ball if needed. • Print three of the Tripod Leg (PLA is fine for this)

An M5 x 40mm bolt is needed for assembly (longer works too, but it will stick out and look ugly). Assembly:

Fasten the legs first, as this can require a bit of force. Place the tripod base upside down on a flat surface. Be sure to align the notches of each leg witch the small bumps inside of the grooves for the legs. Press straight down, but be careful so you don't hurt yourself if something slips. Using leather gloves might be a good idea.

• The ball-joint should connect without excessive force, if needed you can use a screwdriver to slightly widen the gap while pushing it into place. • Side the M5 bolt through the printed screw. If it's difficult to get the last bit of the bolt head seated, use an M5 nut on the other end to pull the bolt through. • The bolt hole is threaded in the design, but depending on your printer settings, it might be a bit tight. You can put a small amount of grease on the very end of the bolt for smoother operation.

Design and description by BadLuck , licensed CC0.